District Data Security and Privacy Policies

5300 - Internet Saftey Policy
Although the Lyme Central School District (the District) recognizes the value of the internet  as an educational tool, it also understands that information with no redeeming social value is accessible through the internet. The District has developed and will enforce this Internet Safety Policy in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act (NCIPA). In addition, the School District maintains its “Access to Networked Information Resources Policy” which governs the acceptable use of the Internet by students and employees.

Computer, Network and Internet Acceptable Use
Lyme Central School District recognizes the value of computer and other electronic resources to improve student learning to enhance the administration and operation of its schools. To this end, the Board of Education encourages the responsible use of computers; computer networks, including the Internet; and other electronic resources in support of the mission and goals of the Lyme Central School District.

5301 Purpose, Use, And Administration Of District Digital Information Systems
This Policy applies to the use of all District-managed devices, including mobile devices such as laptop computers and digital tablets, used to deliver District instructional programming or to conduct District operations, whether the equipment is used by staff, students, or members of the public. This Policy also applies to the use of digital devices that are not District-managed devices but are used to access and connect to the District’s network, whether the device is owned or used by a staff member, student, or member of the public. Anyone who uses any part of the District digital information systems is expected to comply with the standards of use set forth in this Policy, whether that person is a staff member (employees and volunteers), student, contractor, or member of the public (including parents and community members).

5304.1 - NYS Security Breach Reporting Form
A copy of the New York State Security Breach Reporting Form.

7316 - Student Electronic Device Policy
If a student grade Kindergarten through 12 is seen with a personal electronic device, other than those provided by the District, during the school day it will be brought to the office.